Tokai University Graduate School

2016 Tokai University Graduate School Guide to Application for Admission I n t e r n a t i o n a l A d m i s s i o n ( S p r i n g S e m e s t e r ) For April 2016 Enrollment [ Master s Degree Program ] Graduate School of Engineering (Except for the Course of Biomedical Engineering) Graduate School of Information and Telecommunication Engineering [ Doctoral Degree Program ] Graduate School of Science and Technology Graduate School of Earth and Environmental Science Graduate School of Bioscience Tokai University

Campuses: Shonan Campus 4-1-1 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa, 259-1292 Japan Phone: 0463-58-1211 (Main number) Graduate School of Engineering Takanawa Campus 2-3-23 Takanawa, Mianto-ku, Tokyo, 108-8619 Japan Phone: 03-3441-1171 (Main number) Graduate School of Informetion and Telecommunication Engineering Shimizu Campus 3-20-1 Orido, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, 424-8610 Japan Phone: 054-334-0411 (Main number) Isehara Campus 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara-shi, Kanagawa, 259-1193 Japan Phone: 0463-93-1121 (Main number) Kumamoto Campus 9-1-1 Toroku, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 862-8652 Japan Phone: 096-382-1141 (Main number) Aso Campus Kawayou, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto, 869-1404 Japan Phone:0967-67-0611 (Main number) Sapporo Campus 1-1-1 5-jo Minamisawa Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 005-8601 Japan Phone: 011-571-5111 (Main number) Studeints of School of Science and Technology, School of Earth and Environmental Science, School of Bioscience will study at one of the above campuses where the professor of your study field is assigned. - 1 -

CONTENTS 1. Mission 3 2. Courses and Admission Quotas. 3 3. Summary of Screening for Admission. 4 4. Applicant Qualifications. 5 5. Application Period and Application Office. 7 6. Application Procedures. 8 7. Announcement of Acceptance. 10 8. Registration Procedures.. 11 9. Refund of Tuition and Fees.. 11 10. Documents Required after Registration 12 11. Privacy Policy. 12 12. Tuition and Fees 13 14.Instructors of the School - 2 -

1. Mission The aim of the Tokai University Graduate School is for students to research and study higher-level theory and applications in their specified fields in accordance with the philosophy of Tokai University. Students shall develop abilities and skills to excel in their field and contribute to the development and promotion of the culture and welfare of humanity. 2. Courses and Admission Quotas [Note] The admission capacity indicated below is the total capacity of the Graduate School Admission (General applicants, Applicants on recommendation, Adult applicants, and International Admission applicants for Spring and Fall semesters.) [Note] Please identify the program code (if applicable) on your application form. 1.Master s Program (2- year program) Campus School Course Program code Course Code Enrollment quotas Shonan Takanawa Engineering Information and Telecommunication Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering EIM 50 Applied Science AJM 45 Architecture and Civil Engineering CKM 25 Mechanical Engineering EMM 75 Information and Telecommunication Engineering JNM 30-3 -

The campus where the professor of your study field is assigned 2.Doctoral Program (3- year program) Campus School Course Program code Course Code Enrollment Quotas Physics and Mathematical Science Information Science and Technology Electrical and Electronic Engineering A1 A2 A3 Science Science Life Science and Technology A4 and and Materials Science and Chemistry A5 TAD 35 Technology Technology Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics and Astronautics A6 Architecture and Civil Engineering A7 Marine Science and Technology A8 Earth and Earth and Global Environmental Sciences C1 Environmental Science Environmental Science Earth Observation and Space Systems Engineering C2 TGD 10 Bioscience Bioscience Bioresource E1 TLD 10 Life Science E2 3. Summary of Screening for Admission Application Period Screening Methods Date of Acceptance Announcement Period of Registration Month of Enrollment October 30 (Fri) January 19 (Tue) ~ November 13 (Fri) 2015 Screening of Application Documents January 19 (Tue) 2016 ~ January 29 ( Fri) 2016 April 2016 Please confirm the month of enrollment before submitting your application - 4 -

4. Application Qualifications 1. Master s Program Those who meet both the following category 1) and 2). 1 ) Those who are or will be sponsored by a foreign government or Japanese government (Monbukagakusho Scholarship) or those who are nominated by an institution which has an Academic Exchange Agreement with Tokai University. 2)Those who meet one of the following requirements(1)-(3) as stipulated in article 102 of the School Education Act, and who also satisfy both (4) and (5). (1)Those who graduated or will graduate from a university or college, as defined in Article 83 of the School Education Act by March, 2016. (2)As stipulated in Article 155 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations, those who are recognized by Tokai University to have academic abilities equivalent to those of university or college graduates and meet any of the following: 1 Those who completed or are expected to complete a bachelor s degree by March, 2016 according to the stipulations in Article 104, Item 4 of the School Education Act. 2 Those who completed or are expected to complete 16 years of formal school education outside Japan by March, 2016. 3 Those who completed or are expected to complete 16 years of formal school education of a foreign country by March,2016 by studying subjects in Japan via a correspondence course offered by a school in that country. 4 Those who completed or are expected to complete a course of a foreign educational institution in Japan by March, 2016 (the graduate must be considered to have completed 16 years of formal school education in the foreign country), which is qualified to offer university courses in the foreign country s educational system, and is specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. 5 Those who completed or are expected to complete by March, 2016 a specialized course at a vocational school (the minimum course length must be four years or longer and the course must satisfy all other regulations designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and which satisfies other conditions specified by the Minister. 6 Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Official Announcement 5 issued by MEXT in 1953) 7 Those who enrolled in another graduate school as stipulated in Article 102, Item 2 of the School Education Act, and who are recognized to have academic standards adequate to Tokai University Graduate School. 8 Those who are deemed by a separate application qualification screening to have academic abilities equivalent to those of university or college graduates and who have reached 22 years old (those born on or before April 1 st, 1994). - 5 -

(3) As stipulated in Article 156 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations those who are recognized to have academic standards equivalent to those who have a Master s degree or a degree specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Article 104, Item 1 of the School Education Act. (4) Those who have a Japanese ability equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2 (N2) and have an English ability equivalent to TOEFL ibt score of 45. In the case of those that cannot speak English, Japanese ability should be equivalent to JLPT Level 1 (N1). In the case of those that cannot speak Japanese, English ability should be the equivalent to TOEFL ibt score of 60. However, regarding acceptance into the graduate school, in the case that there are no language issues upon acceptance the above requirements do not apply. (5)Those who can enter Japan on or before the designated date that will be notified after the announcement of acceptance. 2.Doctoral Program Those who meet both the following category 1) and 2). 1) Those who are or will be sponsored by a foreign government or Japanese government (Monbukagakusho Scholarship) or those who are nominated by an institution which has an Academic Exchange Agreement with Tokai University. 2) Those who meet one of the following requirements (1)-(3) as stipulated in the proviso of paragraph (1) of Article 102 of the School Education Act, and who also satisfy both (4) and (5). (1) Those who completed or are expected to complete a Master s degree by March, 2016. (2) Those who completed or are expected to complete a professional degree by March, 2016. (3) As stipulated in Article 156 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations those who are recognized to have academic standards equivalent to those who have a Master s degree or a professional degree and satisfy one of the conditions listed below. 1 Those residing in a foreign country and completed a Master s degree or a professional degree or are expected to complete an equivalent degree by March, 2016. 2 Those who have taken overseas graduate programs via a correspondence course while in Japan and received or are expected to receive a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or a professional degree by March, 2016. 3 Those who completed or are expected to complete a course of a foreign educational institution in Japan and received a degree equivalent to a Master s degree or a professional degree by March, 2016, which is qualified to offer university graduate courses in the foreign country s educational system, and is specifically designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. 4 Those who completed a course at the United Nations University which was established as stipulated in the Act on Special Measures Incidental to Enforcement of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University based on the approval by the UN General Assembly on December 11, 1972 and - 6 -

obtained a Master s degree or an equivalent degree. 5 Those who completed a course at an overseas school, an educational institution specified in the above 3, or the United Nations University and passed an examination and a review specified in the Article 16-2 of the Standards for the Establishment of the Graduate Schools and are recognized to have academic standards equivalent to those who have a Master s degree. 6 Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Official Announcement 118 issued by MEXT in 1989) 7 Those who are deemed by a separate application qualification screening to have academic abilities equivalent to those of a Master s degree or a professional degree holders and who have reached 24 years old (those born on or before April 1st, 1992). (4) Those who have a Japanese proficiency equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2 (N2) and have an English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL ibt score of 45. In the case of those that cannot speak English, Japanese ability should be equivalent to JLPT Level 1 (N1). In the case of those that cannot speak Japanese, English proficiency should be the equivalent to the TOEFL ibt score of 60. However, regarding acceptance into the graduate school, in the case that there are no language issues upon acceptance the above requirements do not apply. (5) Those who can enter Japan on or before the designated date that will be notified after the announcement of acceptance. 5. Application Period and Application Office (1) Application Period:Friday, October 30 ~Friday, November 13, 2015 [Documents must arrive during this period] (2) Application Office Office of Admission Services for International Students (OASIS) Head Office of International Affairs, Tokai University Kitakaname 4-1-1, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa 259-1292, Japan - 7 -

6. Application Procedures Applicants must submit the following application documents to the application office in the designated envelope labeled application documents enclosed by registered mail. Documents Examination Fee (35,000yen) Application Slip etc. Photo 1 Latest academic transcript International Student Resume (Expected) graduate certificate or certificate of completion to satisfy application qualifications Letter of Recommendation issued by a foreign or domestic governmental organization or a related office Notes 1 From Japan: enclose a postal money order of JPY.35,000 2 From overseas: enclose an international postal money order for JPY.35,000 *Do not send cash, check or postage stamp <Designated form> Submit the Application Slip with other application documents to the application office without tearing off any part of the form. Please hold onto the Examination Slip which will be sent to you when the application documents arrive. Write your name on the back of the photo and paste it onto your Application Slip. (Unframed, 4cm long by 3cm wide; either color or black and white; must have been taken within the last three months; must be a clear shot of upper body without a cap/hat taken from front) Must be issued within the last three months by the school from which you graduated <Designated form> Give a detailed chronological account of your academic background (from elementary school), work experiences (include detailed descriptions of work duties in they relate to your purpose of application), and research experiences. Be sure to include your current activities. Years must be indicated according to the Western calendar. Must be issued within the last three months by the school from which you graduated Must be issued by the organization within the last three months. - 8 -

Research plan or a copy of your academic paper Certificate of Scholarship (Not applicable if you are a student from a partner university) Proof of Language Proficiency Post-admission research plans 1)Include 1Research activities up to now and 2Research plan 2)Attach the designated Face Sheet (front page) Must be issued by the organization within the last three months. 1) Those who use both Japanese and English for their study A copy of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) score sheet and a copy of the TOEFL ibt score sheet 2) Those who use English for their study. A copy of the TOEFL ibt score sheet 3)Those who use Japanese for their study A copy of score sheet of JLPT Other language test scores if applicable [Note] Once submitted,the examination fee and the application documents are not returned for any reason. If your name is different from the one listed in the application documents above, please attach a paper issued by a public organization (copy of family registration issued within the last three months.) Health Certificate You do not need to submit a health certificate when applying. Please take a health exam at your local campus after enrollment into Tokai University. We may accept designated form by foreign or domestic or governmental organization or a related office, depending on the circumstances. - 9 -

7. Announcement of Acceptance 1. Application numbers of successful applicants will be posted at the time and place as follows. 2. For those who passed the screening, an acceptance letter will be sent by an express mail to the current address you have written on the application slip. As for names in Kanji characters, in principle, we use Kanji characters classified in the category of JIS code standard 1 and 2. The characters which do not appear in JIS code may be modified. Also there is a limit in the number of characters to be written. Names may be partially shortened in case the number of characters exceeds the limit. 3. Nothing will be sent to the applicants who failed the screening. 4. Inquiry regarding the screening results will not be answered. Date and Time Location Period of Registration Central bulletin January 19 (Tue ) January 29 (Fri) January 19, 2016 (Tue) board (for Graduate 2016 9:30 a.m. Schools) The Period of Registration is ( until 4 p.m. on January 20 ) Shonan Campus specified by the University. Tokai University Month of Enrollment April, 2016 Notification from our university will be mailed to the address you have indicated on your application slip. If your address have changed after you have submitted your application, please notify us at the following address by an express mail including your admission application number, name, intended major, former address, new address, and telephone number. Mailing Address: Office of Admission Services for International Students (OASIS) Head Office of International Affairs, Tokai University Kitakaname 4-1-1, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa 259-1292, Japan - 10 -

8. Registration Procedures 1. Period of registration January 19 (Tue) January 29 (Fri), 2016 The postmark affixed to the envelope should be during this period. 2. Please follow the instructions indicated in the Instructions for Registration Procedures sent to successful applicants. Transfer tuition and fees in a lump sum and send required documents by registered mail during the registration period. 3. Transfer of the fees via ATM, post office, or internet is not acceptable. 4. If registration procedures are not completed by the due date, enrollment will not be permitted. 5. A designated form is required for the transfer of tuition and fees. Please note that we will never request a transfer by telephone. 6. For applicants who applied with a certificate of expected graduation/completion, enrollment permission will be rescinded if qualifications to enroll in graduate school are not obtained by the end of March, 2016. 7. If false or incorrect information is found on application or registration documents, admission will be cancelled even after enrollment. 9. Refund of Tuition and Fees In principal, refunds of paid tuition and fees will not be issued. In case an applicant should withdraw from enrollment for specific reasons and completes the procedures for withdrawal [detailed procedures will be found in the registration guide] by 5 o clock on Thursday March 31, 2016 [documents must be arrived or submitted by this time], tuition and fees except for the admission fee will be refunded. Once the payment of tuition and fees is made, admission fee will not be returned for any reason. - 11 -

10. Documents Required after Registration 1. Those who applied for admission and registered for enrollment with the certificates of expected graduation (completion) or/and expected degree (master s) conferral document must submit a certificate of graduation (completion) or a certificate of degree when receiving student ID card. 2. In the case of the above mentioned certificates are not submitted or the requirements for application / admission are not satisfied after the registration for enrollment, the acceptance for admission shall be canceled. 3. Those who registered for enrollment into the Master s degree program with academic credits from graduate programs of Tokai University or other universities in hand can apply for credits transfer at the time of admission. Be ready to submit a certificate of academic transcript and syllabus (if the program is other university). 11. Privacy Policy Personal information collected by Tokai University during the admissions process will be used as follows: -For necessary operations from accepting application to enrollment, such as mailing an applicant s examination slip, acceptance letter, letter of admission (including announcement of Entrance Ceremony) and documentation for registration procedures (Inquiry Form and Letter of Consent) issuing student ID card, and aggregating statistical date, etc. -For necessary services and announcements such as class registration, student lists, academic records, school registration, issuing of certificates, screening for scholarships, health exams, various applications for registration, and use of school facilities. In the case of that Tokai University commissions the third party to do a series of administrative operations, a non-disclosure agreement will be signed to ensure the sound management of the entrusted work in advance. - 12 -

12. Tuition and Fees The following table refers Tuition and fees for 2016 school year. (Unit: Japanese Yen) Item Amount Admission Fee 3 0 0, 0 0 0 Tuition and fees At the time of admission (Spring Semester) Tuition and fees (Fall Semester) Tuition 3 67, 5 00 Education Management Fee Facilities & Maintenance Fee 1 0 5, 5 00 1 00, 0 0 0 Total 8 7 3, 0 00 Tuition 3 67, 5 00 Education Management Fee Facilities & Maintenance Fee 105, 5 00 1 00, 0 0 0 Total 5 7 3, 0 00 Total 1, 4 4 6, 0 0 0 [ Tuition and fees from the second year ] Tuition and fees from the second year may be revised in the case of changes in labor costs or government subsidy (expense subsidy for private universities), or other conditions such as price fluctuations or the university s financial situation. (Note 1) Successful applicants of the Graduate School of Engineering and Graduate School of Information and Telecommunication Engineering: Admission fee is deducted by half and facility & maintenance fee is waived for graduates (undergraduate and graduate schools) of Tokai University, Kyushu Tokai University and Hokkaido Tokai University. Successful applicants of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Earth and Environmental Science, and Graduate School of Bioscience Admission fee and facility & maintenance fee is waived for graduates (Master s programs) of Tokai University, Kyushu Tokai University and Hokkaido Tokai University. For those who graduated from the undergraduate school of Tokai University, Kyushu Tokai University or Hokkaido Tokai University who then completed a graduate program in another university, admission fee is deducted by half and facility & maintenance fee is waived. - 13 -

(Note 2) In addition to the fees included in the list above, fees listed below are also required. Please make these payments for these fees upon registration 1. Student Health Insurance Union Fee (Full payment including enrollment fee upon registration. The union s operation is funded by membership fees.) Graduate School of Engineering and Graduate School of Information and Telecommunication Engineering ---- 6,200 yen Graduate School of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Earth and Environmental Science, and Graduate School of Bioscience ----9,200 yen 2. Alumni Association Fee ---- 3,000 yen for half year Graduates of Tokai University (undergraduate and graduate schools) are exempted from this fee. (Note 3) In addition to the fees included in the list above the practical training fee may be charged if students need to take part in a special practical training program. (Note 4) In principal, refunds of paid tuition and fees will not be issued. In case an applicant should withdraw from enrollment for specific reasons and completes the procedures for withdrawal [detailed procedures will be found in the registration guide] by 5 o clock on Thursday March 31, 2016 [documents must be arrived or submitted by this time], tuition and fees except for the admission fee will be refunded. Once the payment of tuition and fees is made, admission fee will not be returned for any reason. - 14 -